Having lived for 3 years in Texas (Dalllas area), I think you may be treading on dangerous ground! In my experience, "real" Texans tend to NOT relate to "the South" and conversely the "old South" states refuse to acknowledge any kinship to Texas. At least in my part of the South, "pen" is pronounced closer to "pain." More rules for "speakin' Suthrin"single vowels become dipthongs, and vice versa....

@DrQuine: There might be another reason that southerners say "ink pen". There (at least in Texas) the word "pen" is pronounced like "pin" so by saying "ink pin" it is distinguished from a "hair pin" or a "sewing pin".

@DrQuine: It seemed to me the highest quality (even color) practical solution would be achieved by laser printing on glossy "HP photo paper" and then using double sided tape or glue to hold it on the plate.

I'm currently leaning this way, possibly using spray adhesive to get a nice light even coat...

@mhrackin There might be another reason that southerners say "ink pen". There (at least in Texas) the word "pen" is pronounced like "pin" so by saying "ink pin" it is distinguished from a "hair pin" or a "sewing pin".

@Max The Magnificent It seemed to me the highest quality (even color) practical solution would be achieved by laser printing on glossy "HP photo paper" and then using double sided tape or glue to hold it on the plate. I believe there is enough space between the plate and the needle to allow the addition of a sheet of paper.

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